A Black church that now owns Proud Boys logo is using it to sell shirts
A historic Black church whose Black Lives Matter sign was destroyed by members of the extremist group Proud Boys is now selling T-shirts using the group’s logo after the congregation won the Proud Boys trademark as part of a year …
VAIPL to host open mic on environmental and racial justice
Virginia Interfaith Power & Light (VAIPL) is hosting an open mic night this Thursday, Feb. 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Abi’s Books & Brews, 1212 W Cary St. The event invites participants to explore the intersection of racial …
Second minister accuses T.D. Jakes of sexual misconduct in defamation suit
The Rev. Richard Edwin Youngblood, the brother of a minister who has accused Bishop T.D. Jakes of sexual misconduct, has made his own accusation involving Jakes, claiming the Texas megachurch leader climbed into bed with him on a church business …
Maggie Walker’s pioneering journey explored in performance
Richmond’s Maggie L. Walker, a pioneering businesswoman and the nation’s first Black female bank president, will be honored in a special living history presentation featuring storyteller Theresa G.
Faith groups say they’ll aid refugees despite Trump order. But they’ll need help.
Jalil Dawood, pastor of the Arabic Church of Dallas, thanks God every day for the U.S. government’s refugee resettlement program, which helped him settle in the United States after he fled persecution during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s. Dawood, …
In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights
President Donald Trump attended the inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, Jan. 21, finishing off the festivities marking the beginning of his second term with an interfaith service filled with prayers and hymns — and a …
Fifth Street Baptist to host 23rd annual MLK event
A quiet reflection will precede an afternoon of celebration as the 23rd Annual MLK Community Celebration & Drum Major Awards takes center stage Sunday, Jan. 12, at Fifth Street Baptist Church, honoring those who live out Dr. Martin Luther King …
Richmond churches plan faith-based racial healing initiative
St. Philip’s and St. Paul’s Episcopal Churches are collaborating on “Walking with the Enslaved: The Church’s Role in Slavery,” a faith-based program focused on addressing Richmond’s racial history and promoting racial healing.
T.D. Jakes labels himself ‘Bishop Lazarus’ in return to pulpit
Saying, “I’m standing here as a testimony,” Bishop T.D. Jakes returned to his Dallas megachurch on New Year’s Eve for his first in-person appearance since suffering an unspecified medical incident in November.
Giving Machine offers unique way to support local, global causes
Holiday shoppers at Short Pump Town Center were serenaded last Friday with a rendition of “Joy to the World” by a quartet from the Richmond Concert Chorale followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the return of a vending machine that …
Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M
The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 million at an auction last Wednesday.
Black church coalition names reparations, voting, health equity among priorities
The Conference of National Black Churches has called on African American congregations to embrace a list of priorities — from “government-sponsored reparations” to improved access to health care — as they move out of a pandemic era and into an …
Former President Obama highlights megachurches and bridge-building at forum
Former President Barack Obama at a Dec. 5 forum on democracy pointed to the partnership of houses of worship and the success of megachurches as examples of ways to build bridges and foster pluralism.
T.D. Jakes speaks to church via video week after health emergency
Bishop T.D. Jakes returned briefly via video to address his Dallas megachurch a week after experiencing a still-undisclosed medical incident that led to surgery.
Second Baptist Church to feature David Esleck in Advent concert series
Second Baptist Church invites the community to Advent concert series featuring the works of David Esleck, a renowned composer celebrated for his contributions to jazz and classical music. The performances will showcase a mix of sacred and secular seasonal favorites …
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